The long shaft of Vel represents many years of learning.Some argue that symbolically Vel represents knowledge or learning.Murugan Vel worship will help kill unwanted desires.It will also help overcome fear of death.Popular belief says that daily worship of the Vel will help redemption of sins.The spear of Lord Murugan is treated with reverence, and in many temples, the Vel is worshiped with as much fervour as the murti of Subrahmanya.It contains all the powers of Mother Goddess Maha Shakti. It is believed that the Vel is Shakti Incarnate.One of the most popular songs associated with Sr î Muruga is Vel Vel Shakti Vel!.It was with this spear that he defeated the Asura (demon) Surapadman.The Vel was handed over to Muruga by his mother Ma Parvati.The Vel has real as well as symbolic powers. Lord Murugan, the God who is also known as Subramanya, Kartikeya, Shanmuga, Swaminathan and Skanda, has as his weapon the Vel (spear).
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